Explore the Family Name Kimmerling
The meaning of Kimmerling
South German: rare variant, and an Americanized form, of Kümmerling, a nickname for a troubled or weak person from Middle High German cumber ‘grief, sorrow’ or the verb kümmern to waste away, not grow properly, see Kimmerle 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kimmerling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kimmerling has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 87,729 in overall popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 82,044, a 6.48% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew, from 197 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, marking a 16.75% increase. The proportion of this surname per 100k people similarly rose by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #82,044 | 6.48% |
| Count | 197 | 230 | 16.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimmerling
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kimmerling surname identify as White. In 2000, this was at 96.45%, which slightly increased to 96.96% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either the 2000 or 2010 census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 96.96% | 0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |